Karma Habiger – Lucas, KS

At least two outdoor dog shelters are in need of repair. The fronts of these dog shelters have been chewed and there are cracks around the lower edges. As a result of this damage to the shelters they no longer provide adequate protection from rain, wind and direct rays of the sun. All outdoor shelters must provide the dogs with adequate protection from the elements at all times. Correct by 27 April 2015.

Mouse droppings were observed in some of the indoor dog enclosures of the whelping building, under the stack cages, and on the shelf around the room. Rodents can transmit diseases to the dogs and can contaminate the dogs' food. A better method of pest control must be established and maintained to promote the health and well-being of the dogs and reduce contamination by pests in animal areas. Correct by 15 May 2017.

An electric power cord for one heating pad for a mother with puppies was plugged into an outlet and the protecting cover for the power cord did not extend the length far enough out of the reach of the puppies and mother. Puppies and adults could chew on the power cord resulting in serious injury to the animal. All electric power cords must be protected to prevent chewing on them from the animals in the enclosure. Correct by 17 March 2018.

There is a build-up of grime on the interior walls of the whelping building. According to the facility representative it has been several weeks since the last time those walls had been cleaned. A lack of cleaning can lead to an increase in disease transmission. All surfaces in contact with the dogs must be spot-cleaned on a daily basis and sanitized in accordance with paragraph 3.11(b). Correct by 24 March 2018.